Melanie Pinola

Exit row seats provide more legroom than the typical economy airline seat. Getting into the exit row, however, can be costly and varies by airline. This chart shows you what you need to do to score one of those coveted seats.

Most of the airlines reserve the exit row seats for their elite members, but you may be able to request an exit row seat at the airport, depending on the airline. Some also charge a fee for the privilege of sitting in the exit row; for JetBlue, for example, Airfarewatchdog says the cost is rising steadily and is $30 for short flights or $65 for transcontinental flights.

If you find economy seats too cramped, check out this chart before you book your next flight.